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SM05 LXA

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,063 mi
Last recorded51,063 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 LXA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 51,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath included suspension system (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 51,056 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath included suspension system (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 40,321 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 40,321 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front wipers split/worn but still clear screen

Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 34,846 miles

front wipers slight streaks

offside front brake slight bind

offside front tyre soft

Pass 9 May 2014 31,636 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 May 2014 31,634 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2013 27,932 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 20,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 16,869 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 14,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 11,773 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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SM05 LXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM05 LXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM05 LXA registered?

SM05 LXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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